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  • Ronald Hughes avatar

    Back To School

    Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Apr 11, 2002
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     | 33,223 views

    Ten principles to make a note of before your children go back to school in the Fall.

    Back To School Psalm 127 Rev. R.B. Hughes Labour Day Weekend ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Principals Of Prayer

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,887 views

    JUST AS THE MEN IN THIS TEXT WE OFTEN WONDER HOW SHOULD WE PRAY,SO THEN CHRIST OFFERS TO US THESE PRINCIPALS OF PRAYER.

    PRINCIPALS OF PRAYER 4/15/07 (Mat 6:5) And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. (Mat 6:6) But thou, when thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dealing With Unseen Damage: Symptoms Of Systemic Problems Series

    Contributed by Michael Fletcher on Aug 31, 2011
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     | 6,876 views

    Intro: (Michael)When you buy your first home one of the things people talk about is that now you’ll experience the “pride of ownership.

    Intro: (Michael)When you buy your first home one of the things people talk about is that now you’ll experience the “pride of ownership.” But what they don’t tell you is that you are also now about to experience the price of ownership as well. And I don’t just mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Do You Get Your Wisdom

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Sep 22, 2012
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     | 3,527 views

    There are two kinds of wisdom to be attained in this world, which one do you choose?

    WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR WISDOM FROM? James 3:13-18 We can find wisdom in a lot of places if we’ll just look for it: • My of us have heard the phrase, “Out of the mouths of babes…” (Psalm 8:2) I want to share with you some wisdom from kids: • No matter how hard you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What It Means To Do Justice Love Mercy And Walk Humbly With God

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jun 27, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 31,690 views

    A great way to begin a new year is to remember who we are in Christ as children of the Father and to recommit ourselves to living a Holy Spirit filled life.

    2.1.11 INTRO It's 2011 and we all have to get used to writing 2011 instead of 2010 -- whether on a cheque or letter. It's easy to forget. POINT It doesn't matter if we forget to do some things, but other memories are more important -- particularly remembering who we are. STORY It's a common ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vb2: Put Off The Old Man With His Deeds Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 14, 2020
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    I frequently hear someone say, "Life is changing too fast and it is getting worse." I must agree with them because I believe it is due to the rapid increase of both sensual sins and social sins.

    4/2/19 Tom Lowe Lesson VB2: Put Off The Old Man With His Deeds (Colossians 3:8-9) Scripture: Colossians 3:8-9 (NIV) 8 But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. 9 Do not lie to each other, since you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    United For The Growth Of The Church And The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 8, 2014
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     | 6,198 views

    Paul has finished telling the Ephesians about their riches and inheritance in Jesus and now begins teaching them about their responsibility to Jesus. True understanding of correct biblical teaching should lead to correct Christian living

    Intro: The Christian life is not based on ignorance but knowledge. Knowledge of Jesus! We are never taught the Bible nor do we study the Bible merely to learn what it says but instead we learn it to live what it says. True understanding of correct biblical teaching should motivate us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Devil Creeps In.

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Sep 7, 2020
     | 2,106 views

    In the greatest of places, & the most secure feeling of places. The devil still creeps in.

    Sermon- The Devil creeps in Q- How often do we think of the way the devil works? Q- Does he do things out in the open for all to see, or does he move like a magician craftily moving this hand while you’re looking at this one? - The devil is not a being that will leave you alone because you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mouth (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 6, 2016
     | 5,854 views

    The seven things God hates.

    Series: Seven Week: 2 Passage: Proverbs 6:16-19 Title: The Mouth (Part 1) Interesting Statement: A man reputedly slandered a local pastor. One day, he realizing the weight of his hurtful words and went to the pastor for forgiveness. The pastor told him he would forgive him on one condition - he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Salvation Too Great To Ignore Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 2, 2022
     | 5,493 views

    Why neglect your salvation? Consider what God did to pay the price of your salvation. The precious blood of Jesus Christ shed on the cross when he died for you, the just for the unjust to bring you back to God. Your salvation is too great to ignore.

    In 1888, Alfred Nobel the inventor of dynamite awoke to read his own obituary in the newspaper. Actually Nobel’s brother Ludvig had died from a heart attack, but there was mistaken identity and the obituary was written about him instead. “Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, who died yesterday, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Justice Turns To Violence Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 26, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,733 views

    This is the 19th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

    Series: Spiritual Decay [#19] WHEN JUSTICE TURNS TO VIOLENCE Judges 20:1-48 Introduction: Our text is an example of a time when you are trying to do what is right; but it turns into chaos and violence. This chapter shows us a sad part of Israel’s history, teaching us that even when we want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unmasking Satan’s Strategies: Discernment Vs. Suspicion (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 4, 2023
     | 1,454 views

    SUSPISCION IS LIKE AN ORDINARY STONE; DISCERNMENT IS LIKE A SPECIAL STONE OF GREAT VALUE LIKE “DIAMOND.” Most of humanity are walking around with the ordinary stone of suspicion in their hands and throwing it at others.

    Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (Philippians 4:8) SUSPISCION IS LIKE AN ORDINARY STONE; DISCERNMENT IS LIKE A ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Giver God Loves

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jul 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,767 views

    Our giving should be joyful and uncoerced, and we should be thankful for the opportunity to give

    The Giver God Loves Dr. Russell K. Tardo Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7. The subject of giving is one that I don't often address. Unfortunately, the subject of giving is so frequently and widely taught these days that many Christians have grown weary at the prospect of hearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Air Conditioning Hell

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 22, 2010
     | 3,005 views

    As much as even some in the church at large desire to "air-condition" hell, the doctrine of eternal punishment is a foundational doctrine for believers in Jesus

    Air Conditioning Hell Why is the Gospel Good News? TCF Sermon March 21, 2010 Have you seen this t-shirt? Heck is where people go who don’t believe in Gosh. Or heard this story: There was a Christian lady that had to do a lot of traveling for her business so she did a lot of flying. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Build The Right House Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 11, 2013
     | 14,020 views

    God calls us to refocus our priorities and not become content with a life which is not highly interactive with God.

    You can listen to the full sermon here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/haggai/ Message Today we are going to star on a series of three sermons on the book of Haggai. Put up your hand if you are confident that you can find the book of Haggai without help from your index? That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist